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Nouns (3)

n. a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

n. a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

n. the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes

Verbs (2)

control, police

v. maintain the security of by carrying out a control

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Fuzzynyms (28)

watcher, watchman, security guard

n. a guard who keeps watch

watch, lookout, picket, sentinel, sentry, scout, lookout man

n. a person employed to watch for something to happen

n. a person who keeps watch over something or someone

finder, discoverer, spotter

n. someone who is the first to observe something

n. close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

monitor, supervise, ride herd on

v. keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance

v. shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"

shelter, bield, provide shelter for

v. provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"

hold, keep, maintain

v. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"

audit, scrutinize, inspect

v. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns"

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